Mid-SizeTexasLast reviewed September 2026

Firefly Aerospace

Develops orbital launch vehicles and lunar mission services.

Launch

Overview

Provides end-to-end space transportation services, including the Alpha launch vehicle for small satellites, the Eclipse medium-lift rocket in development, and the Blue Ghost lunar lander, which completed a successful Moon landing in March 2025. Firefly became a publicly traded company on Nasdaq in August 2025 and also owns SciTec, a defense software and analytics business.

AI Outlook

Exploring

Firefly is exploring AI for launch operations and manufacturing optimization.

Student Hiring

Internship ProgramEntry-Level Friendly
Application Tip: Growing launch company in Cedar Park, TX. Strong propulsion and avionics opportunities.

Typical Roles

Propulsion Engineer InternAvionics Engineer InternSoftware Engineer Intern

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